Project Leaders
Robin Radcliffe, DVM, DACZM
Adam Eyres, BA
Steve Osofsky, DVM
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Characterization of Reproductive Biology in Captive African Rhinoceros
Our role:
Fossil Rim has pioneered studies of reproductive function in African
rhinoceros and is continuing to
apply this knowledge to enhance conservation efforts for this
endangered taxa internationally. Project summary:
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center has continued to expand on its rhinoceros
research objectives with ongoing support from the International
Rhino Foundation. The IRF funding via the addendum to Grant R-96-5
allowed further studies designed to document the normal reproductive
function of the white and black rhinoceros. In particular, the recent
documentation of the reproductive cycle in our F1 female may provide
important information about this group of rhinos that face significant
challenges in terms of reproductive success. Further confirmation
of normal gestational parameters in our black rhino has allowed
accumulation of basic information about the reproductive biology
of the species for applied management in both captive and wild populations
of black rhinoceros.
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